"Monk" Actor Stanley Kamel Found Dead

"AccessHollywood" has learned that Stanley Kamel, well known for playing Dr. Charles Kroger on the hit USA series "Monk," has died. For more on this story log on to AccessHollywood.com.

Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood home on Tuesday. He was 65.

The cause of death was unknown.

In a statement released to "Access Hollywood," USA Network said, "USA is deeply saddened by the news of Stanley Kamel's passing. Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family. He will be sorely missed."

Kamel's reps said in a statement, "Actor Stanley Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday, April 8 by his long time agents and friends, Donna Massetti and Marilyn Szatmary. Cause of death at this time is unknown...He is survived by his brothers Dr. Stephen Kamel and Robert Kamel, 5 nieces and nephews, and 6 grand nieces and nephews."

Kamel has appeared in numerous TV roles over the past three decades, including "The West Wing," "Six Feet Under," "Melrose Place," "The Golden Girls," "Days of Our Lives" and "Murder One."

Pop culture fans will remember Kamel from his eight-episode arc in 1995 on "Beverly Hills 90210," as Tony Marchette, the father of Rebecca Gayheart's character.
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See Stanley Kamel's IMDB page

Stanley KImmel's Monk Page

Comments

[dawlishgal]

My husband and I enjoy Monk so much, and Kamel's portrayal has always been a highlight for us...we both worked in psychiatry research for a good part of our careers, and while we had met REAL psychiatrists as nice and as competent as the one Kamel portrayed, we didn't meet very many of them. Perhaps the ones with horrendous bedside manners are the ones who get forced into research????

I remember him from years ago when my kids were very small and Kamel was on Days of Our Lives One of my ugly little secrets, one of the minor league ones, is that I watched two soap operas then, DOL and the wonderful "Another World" back when its cast consisted of wonderful Broadway actors. That had to stop when l my oldest child at age two said "No more bad stories" when I tried to explain that the people screaming and sobbing weren't really crying and fighting...that it was only pretend and that it was "only a story."

Bon voyage, Mr. Kamel. We will miss you.

[happycat]

Don't be embarrassed. I became hooked on the ABC soaps when my daughter was a newborn. It is over 7 years later, and I still love them. Its pathetic I know, but every once in awhile you come across some great stage actors!

[Dionita]

Please don't be embarrassed by acknowledging that you are a fan of writing for daytime television. I am a Y and R fan from way back and proud of it. God bless Mr. Kamel. His work will be missed as will he.

[BlackLeatherRain]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

This is terrible, terrible news.

I hope the good man passed in peace, and without pain. If the actor himself exhibited even half of the empathy and kindness that he showed in his role on Monk, I'm sure he was a blessing to all of those around him.

[HatingTheGame]

It was murder. Get Monk on the case right away! But make sure he washes his hands.

[drunkentheologian]

Yes, very sad. Our house never misses an episode. :(

[auramac]

I never miss an episode of Monk, and Mr. Kamel was not only great, but perfect for the part he played on it. It's a testement to how good an actor he was that we will be so sorely missed- you really liked this guy- I'd pay him to listen to me, too.

[mlaiuppa]

How sad. My condolences to his family.

Poor Mr. Monk. He doesn't do well with change.

[TakLoufer]

Wow, 120 film credits since 1969: this cat was a journeyman. His most distinctive physical features were those pale blue eyes and full lips -- he looked quite a bit like pre-fat Billy Joel. Usually played stoolies, sleazeballs, and other type characters you did not want for a son-in-law. Got more respectable with age, kept his looks & bod in shape.

[strifeknot]

He was a fine character actor and made everything he was in better. R.I.P.

[MissingAmerica]

Monk is my favorite show, and Stanley Kamel's psychiatrist played so well to Monk. I've been a fan of Stanley's over many years. This is a loss at such a young age. My condolences to all his family and friends.

[Grulg]

It's too bad, never knew his name but the man was a fine character actor and familiar face. Sorry to hear it.

[napoleon68]

not listed, but he was also the psychiatrist on m.a.s.h. r.i.p. up on the big couch in the sky!

[rini]

OMG

I had forgotten!! No wonder he looked familiar.

[happycat]

That was what was so great about him as a character actor, he was vaguely familiar. He moved effortlessly from part to part.

[TakLoufer]

Allan Arbus was the shrink on M*A*S*H that I remember. His name was Sidney; Hawkeye was always conferring with him.

[mlaiuppa]

No. That was Allen Arbus.

[dawlishgal]

I had forgotten that. Thanks for reminding me.

[napoleon68]

woops, my bad. you are right. it was allan arbus who played dr. sid friedman on ma.s.h. but you must admit, it sure looks like him. they could be brothers.

[mlaiuppa]

Actually, Arbus would be a great choice as a new Dr. Kroger if they choose to continue the character and just pretend there is no change in actors. Other shows have done it.

[happycat]

Oh no! That's too bad. He was a great character actor. He will be missed!

[rini]

What will Monk do?

[grailknight]

Monk will becom dissociative.

[RedBirdy]

He was a great actor. I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to his family and friends. As a fan of Monk, I will miss him.

[avraamjack]

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What does that mean "my heart goes out"?
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[aznurse]

You're sending love.

[BlueandGreen]

That's a sad bit of news ... he was a good, versatile actor.